Paediatric Research Nurse

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · London · £39959.00 to £48117.00 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Paediatric Research Nurse to join their team in Children's Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating multiple research studies, working closely with the Consultant and the research department. The role involves working cross-site at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. The Paediatric Research Nurse will be part of a friendly, passionate, and supportive Research and Development team, working together to support the delivery of NIHR portfolio studies and Commercial research studies. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in paediatrics, and research experience is desirable. Key responsibilities include: Recruiting patients for clinical trials, undertaking all aspects of a clinical research trial, including screening and assessing patient eligibility, obtaining informed consent, carrying out study procedures, entering study data, and undertaking study follow-ups Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and research participants and their families Ensuring that any research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for Research Supporting the R&D Delivery Manager in achieving team objectives, developing and extending the range of research undertaken Supervising the patient follow-up process and providing supportive care The post holder will also be expected to: Develop plans and monitor trial recruitment, developing suitable interventions for under-recruiting studies Ensure that patient data is protected according to the Data Protection Act 1998 Represent Research & Development and the trust at meetings with external organisations, including sponsors and monitors as required The salary for this role is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata.